Ulemas worry about gambling

Ulemas worry about gambling

SEMARANG, Central Java: The local chapter of the Indonesian
Ulemas Council (MUI) has expressed concern over widespread
gambling in the province.

"It's a worrying development. The government should take
action against gamblers before they create social unrest," said
Sahal Mahfud, chief of the local branch of the council.

He said gamblers are so ignorant of the Moslems' sensitivity
that they gamble in public places such as night fairs in towns
like Brebes, Kebumen, Kudus and Purwokerto.

The ulema urged the local government to take stern action
against gambling because it is "poisoning" the morality of area
young people. (har)